Details
07/07/2025
Paramedic
Dayton Fire Department
The Dayton Fire Department is hiring Paramedics!!
Pay Range: $68,555* - $91,808* (*including regular overtime on 24/28)
Employees hired who were Paramedics with another employer will move to the step rate of pay that is closest to, but higher than, their current rate of pay.
These critical positions staff DFD medical transport units around the clock, and also have the opportunity to serve in special assignments such as Community Paramedicine, overdose outreach (GROW), and training. Many of our EMTs and Paramedics have also utilized the opportunity to promote into Firefighter positions through the “Homegrown Heroes” internal promotional initiative.
DFD has been proudly serving the City of Dayton since 1863, and our talented, highly experienced personnel are the foundation of our EMS delivery system. Come join our team!
Information about the position and links to apply can be found at the City of Dayton’s online employment center at http://jobs.daytonohio.gov.
Potential applicants can find out more about Dayton Fire on our website at http://daytonohiofire.com.
For questions or to learn more, please contact the DFD Recruiting office at DFD-Recruiting@daytonohio.gov.
Responsibilities
Functions at the level of a Paramedic according to the Ohio EMS Board Scope of Practice and within the constraints approved by the Dayton Fire Department Medical Director. Determines the nature and extent of illness or injury of the patient upon arrival at the scene and administers basic and advanced emergency health care to victims until victims are delivered to a hospital emergency room. Assesses the extent of injury to entrapped patients and gives all possible emergency care and protection. Assists other rescue team members in removing the patient. Maintains medical supplies on the ambulance and makes sure the ambulance is in operating condition ready to treat and transport patients. Performs station maintenance and house watch duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or (G.E.D.). Must be certified as a State of Ohio Paramedic at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment. All certifications must be maintained to the standards of the Ohio Department of Public Safety's EMS Division, as a condition of employment.
License Requirements
Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
Special Requirements
Must be able to successfully perform all tasks required of this position. Vision without correction must be a minimum of 20/100 in each eye. Corrected, vision must be a minimum of 20/40 in each eye. Must be able to successfully pass Greater Miami Valley EMS Council (GMVEMSC) Standing Orders testing at the paramedic level annually as a condition of continued employment.
Wage Considerations
In accordance with the 2024-2026 I.A.F.F. contract, when the City hires new EMT and Paramedic personnel, who were City employees, or who were EMT or Paramedic personnel with another employer, the newly hired EMTs or Paramedics will move to the step rate of pay that is closest to, but higher than, their current rate of pay. If the external is paid higher than our current pay rate, they will be moved to the top step of the pay band. The employee will progress through the contractual wage steps in accordance with the time frames dictated in the wage addenda. This language will apply if an external paramedic is hired as a City EMT.
Candidates will be required to provide proof of employment and wage information at the time of offer of employment.
Notes
Applicants can apply as a Certified Emergency Medical Technician, in the State of Ohio. You must show proof of enrollment in a certified Paramedic education program at time of application and must be a State of Ohio Certified Emergency Medical Technician. Proof of current enrollment or recent completion of program must be attached to your employment application.
Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.
Background Check
A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.
Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
